Beryl Rosenthal

Director, Tsongas Industrial History Center

Phone: 978-970-5081

Fax: 978-970-5085

Office: Boott Mill, 2nd floor, 115 John Street, Lowell MA

Ph.D., M.A, State University of New York at Buffalo; B.F.A., Parsons School of Design/The New School for Social Research

Museum Education/Learning in Museums

School/University Partnership Models and Practices

Technology as an interpretive tools (museum visitor experience)

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Issues

Anthropology/archaeology (North America, immigration, cultural maintenance)

Recent Publications:

“Attracting Faculty: Getting Researchers Involved with a University Museum” (2007), in Dimensions—The Journal of the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC).

“Promoting Public Understanding of Research Through Science Programs at MIT” (2006), in Handbook for Small Science Centers, ed. Cynthia Yao. Lanham, MD, Altamira Press.

Three articles in News From the Robert S. Peabody Museum Member Newsletter (1999-2000)

Ten articles in NewScience, St. Louis Science Center Newsletter

(1991-1998)

“How Informed are Formal Educators: A Response” (1998), with T. Albers, et al., in School Science and Mathematics 98 (7):354-356

Recent Papers Presented:

“Soap Box @ the MIT Museum: Debating Cutting-Edge Issues with World-Class Scientists and Engineers” (2006), annual conference, ASTC.

“The Best Damn Things We’ve Ever Done, Period (One More Round Round): Wins and Flops in Events, Marketing Programs, Exhibits.” (2005), annual conference, ASTC.

“Partnering With Scientists and Engineers.” (2005), annual conference, ASTC.

“Are We Homogenizing the Science Center Experience?” (2003), annual conference, ASTC.

“Experimental Methods for Communicating Scientific Research to the Public” (2003), annual conference, ASTC.

"Making the Most of University Resources: A Discussion" (2003), New England Museum Association Professional Affinity Group.



Beryl Rosenthal Director, Tsongas Industrial History Center Phone: 978-970-5081 Fax: 978-970-5085 Office: Boott Mill, 2nd floor, 115 John Street, Lowell MA Educational Background Ph.D., M.A, State University of New York at Buffalo; B.F.A., Parsons School of Design/The New School for Social Research Scholarly Interests Museum Education/Learning in Museums School/University Partnership Models and Practices Technology as an interpretive tools (museum visitor experience) Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Issues Anthropology/archaeology (North America, immigration, cultural maintenance) Bio Sketch Recent Publications: “Attracting Faculty: Getting Researchers Involved with a University Museum” (2007), in Dimensions—The Journal of the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC). “Promoting Public Understanding of Research Through Science Programs at MIT” (2006), in Handbook for Small Science Centers, ed. Cynthia Yao. Lanham, MD, Altamira Press. Three articles in News From the Robert S. Peabody Museum Member Newsletter (1999-2000) Ten articles in NewScience, St. Louis Science Center Newsletter (1991-1998) “How Informed are Formal Educators: A Response” (1998), with T. Albers, et al., in School Science and Mathematics 98 (7):354-356 Recent Papers Presented: “Soap Box @ the MIT Museum: Debating Cutting-Edge Issues with World-Class Scientists and Engineers” (2006), annual conference, ASTC. “The Best Damn Things We’ve Ever Done, Period (One More Round Round): Wins and Flops in Events, Marketing Programs, Exhibits.” (2005), annual conference, ASTC. “Partnering With Scientists and Engineers.” (2005), annual conference, ASTC. “Are We Homogenizing the Science Center Experience?” (2003), annual conference, ASTC. “Experimental Methods for Communicating Scientific Research to the Public” (2003), annual conference, ASTC. "Making the Most of University Resources: A Discussion" (2003), New England Museum Association Professional Affinity Group.

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